Environment

This year has been one of the worst Louisiana crawfish harvests on record.

Mexico is facing one of its harshest droughts, with temperatures hitting 113 degrees Fahrenheit (45 degrees Celsius) on Monday, causing severe water shortages and leading to the deaths of at least 83 howler monkeys in Tabasco due to extreme heat and dehydration.

A recent study published in the journal Nature reveals alarming findings about the summer of 2023, asserting it as the hottest in the Northern Hemisphere in over 2,000 years.

The updated map offers gardeners, based on where they live, guidance on the best practices to help their plants grow and survive.

The world's largest carbon capture facility, Mammoth, has begun operations in Iceland, using direct air capture technology to extract CO2 from the atmosphere and convert it into stone.

With 63 U.S. national parks spread across 30 states and two overseas territories, it can be tough to decide which one to visit.

The American Lung Association says 131.2 million people – that’s 39% of Americans – live in communities with failing grades for levels of pollution. Here's a map of the best and worst.

Starbucks said the move underscores its commitment to halving its waste, water and carbon footprints by 2030.

Suffer from seasonal allergies? The most challenging U.S. cities for living with allergies in 2024 were revealed the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's annual report.

A report by Wallet Hub used several factors such as air quality, environmentally friendly behaviors, energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions to rank all 50 states.

Toxic PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are widespread and long lasting in the environment. Here’s a look at the EPA’s new “life-changing” rule.

About 265,000 gallons of liquid nitrogen fertilizer was released into the river.

According to the USDA the spotted lanternfly and gypsy moth are highly detrimental invasive insects, causing significant economic and environmental harm.

The lights on the Dali began to flicker about an hour into the ship's trip early Tuesday, according to a Coast Guard briefing report.

Earth Hour, when major landmarks go dark for the planet, is known as "the biggest hour for Earth." Here's what else to know about the annual, globally recognized event.

The Arctic’s summer sea ice extent has shrunk by more than 12% each decade due to the globe’s rising temperatures.